I am from striving
I am from smoothies through the sunroof, flooding bathrooms, and card games
From accomplishing goals and multitasking
From headaches, low blood sugars, and struggles of diabetes

I am from a zoo
I am from dogs, cats, fish, frogs, gerbils, hamsters, one house
From clashes in the morning for the bathroom and a family of eight
From the used-to-be less traveled road called Vettelson

I am from creativity
I am from interests of math, engineering, and theatre
From the math team, Science Olympiad, Spanish club and Stage Crew
From going to state, speaking another language, and having the opportunity to stage manage large productions

I am from striving
I am from the pee water incident, buying the same graduation dress as my best friend, and inside jokes
From being patient and not forgetting my manners
From finger pricks, insulin shots, and not letting diabetes rule my life